How Is The Information Organized; Documentation Roadmap - Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6850-48 Hardware User's Manual

How is the Information Organized?

How is the Information Organized?
This users guide provides an overview of OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches in the first chapter, an over-
view and procedures for setting up and managing OmniSwitch 6850 Series switches in the second chap-
ter, an overview and procedures for managing Power over Ethernet (PoE) in the third chapter, and an
overview and procedures for managing stacks in the fourth chapter.

Documentation Roadmap

The OmniSwitch user documentation suite was designed to supply you with information at several critical
junctures of the configuration process.The following section outlines a roadmap of the manuals that will
help you at each stage of the configuration process. Under each stage, we point you to the manual or
manuals that will be most helpful to you.
Stage 1: Using the Switch for the First Time
Pertinent Documentation: OmniSwitch 6850 Series Getting Started Guide
The OmniSwitch 6850 Series Getting Started Guide provides all the information you need to get your
switch up and running the first time. This guide provides information on unpacking the switch, rack
mounting the switch, installing stacking cables, installing backup power supplies, unlocking access
control, setting the switch's IP address, setting up a password, and setting up stacks. It also includes
succinct overview information on fundamental aspects of the switch, such as hardware LEDs, the soft-
ware directory structure, stacking, CLI conventions, and web-based management.
At this time you should also familiarize yourself with the Release Notes that accompanied your switch.
This document includes important information on feature limitations that are not included in other user
guides.
Stage 2: Gaining Familiarity with Basic Switch Functions
Pertinent Documentation: OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide
Once you have your switch up and running, you will want to begin investigating basic aspects of its hard
ware and software. Information about switch hardware is provided in the OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hard-
ware Users Guide. This guide provide specifications, illustrations, and descriptions of all hardware
components—e.g., chassis, stacking and stacking cables, backup power supplies, etc. It also includes steps
for common procedures, such as removing and installing switch modules.
The OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Switch Management Guide is the primary user guide for the basic soft-
ware features on a single switch. This guide contains information on the switch directory structure, basic
file and directory utilities, switch access security, SNMP, and web-based management. It is recommended
that you read this guide before connecting your switch to the network.
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Release Notes
OmniSwitch AOS Release 6 Switch Management Guide
OmniSwitch 6850 Series Hardware Users Guide
About This Guide
September 2009